How to Make Cool Whip Easter Eggs

Easter is a time of celebration and one popular way to celebrate is dyeing Easter Eggs. I’m in love with how pretty Cool Whip Easter Eggs are and how easy it is to get a tie-dyed look with a few simple ingredients and lots of fun! 

My kids are too old for dyeing eggs now (or so they say) but I still enjoy creating beautiful eggs and I love the trend of dyeing eggs with Cool Whip.

When I was a kid, the only way we dyed eggs was the little color tablets dropped in a cup of vinegar. It worked great but I never felt like we could get all that creative. 

But with Cool Whip Eggs, I can make bright, colorful eggs that are so fun and happy!

So while you’re waiting on the Easter Bunny, gather your kids around the kitchen table and do this fun Easter activity! 

Cool Whip Easter Eggs

Cool Whip Egg Dying involves using Cool Whip and food coloring to create swirls of color that make each egg a miniature work of art. For this fun project, I’m sharing step-by-step instructions and photos (two different methods) to make the prettiest tie-dye Easter eggs for your Easter Egg Hunt this year! So let’s get started!

Supplies Needed for Cool Whip Eggs

• 9×13 Baking Dish or Cookie Sheet or Muffin Tin
• Rubber Gloves
• Toothpicks
• Large Bowl
• Paper Towels

Ingredients for Coloring Eggs With Cool Whip 

Grocery stores or big box stores (like Walmart) will have everything you need for Cool Whip Dyed Easter Eggs. You can probably find the ingredients and supplies at most dollar stores too if they have a grocery section.

• Up to 24 Hard-Boiled Eggs – for best results, use white eggs. Brown eggs really won’t be nearly as beautiful
• 1 Tub Cool Whip* (16 ounces)
• Gel Coloring or Liquid Food Dyes (I used these)
• White Vinegar (see step 1 for more details)

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*You could certainly use fresh whipped cream or Redi-Whip but Cool Whip works just as well and is not as expensive as real heavy cream. That’s why I prefer it! Any of them are edible though, so do what makes your heart happy!

Best Way to Hard Boil Easter Eggs

Since the first step for this tutorial involved dying hard boiled eggs, I thought I’d share a couple of resources sharing the best ways to hard-boil eggs:

• Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs
• Easy-to-Peal Hard Boiled Eggs

How to Dye Eggs with Cool Whip (Two Ways!)

Here are the simple steps to colorful Cool Whip Easter Eggs. They are super easy and the whole family can enjoy this fun way to make DIY Easter eggs, including younger children! 

Note: You could also use this tutorial to make Shaving Cream Easter Eggs but since shaving cream is not edible, I go the edible way and use whipped topping instead.

The Baking Dish (or Cookie Sheet) Method

1. Place the boiled eggs in a bowl of vinegar and let them soak for about 15 minutes. Do not oversoak them or the vinegar will start to eat away at the egg shell. The amount of vinegar needed will depend on the amount of eggs you’re using and the size/shape of your bowl. I just get a big jug of vinegar and keep it on hand and fill the bowl until the eggs are covered, then store the egg vinegar once I’m finished with it, for the following year when we do eggs again.
2. Rinse the eggs with cool water and let them dry.
3. Spread the Cool Whip in an even layer inside the 9×13 pan or baking sheet. You can designate certain areas for different colors or do multiple colors in one area for a multi-colored egg. Just place a couple of drops of food coloring in each designated area on top of the Cool Whip and use a toothpick to swirl the color into the Cool Whip. You really can’t mess this up! 
4. Using gloves, roll eggs in the Cool Whip until completely covered, and let sit for at least 10 minutes.
5. Rinse the eggs (do not rub) and place them on a paper towel to fully dry. Once dry, the color won’t transfer off of the eggs and the result is beautiful Easter eggs.

I was able to easily make 24 eggs with one 16-ounce tub of Cool Whip.

The Muffin Tin Method

This might be my favorite way to make Cool Whip Dyed Easter Eggs because I can use a variety of colors with less chance of them getting all muddied up together. So here’s the muffin pan method for whipped cream Easter eggs:

1. Soak hardboiled eggs in a bowl of vinegar for about 10 minutes. Then remove and pat dry. Let dry fully before dyeing, this takes about 20 minutes. The amount of vinegar you need depends on the amount of eggs you’re dyeing and the size/shape of the container the eggs will be soaking in. I tend to grab a large jug of vinegar and then store the egg vinegar after the eggs have finished soaking, in a separate container for the following year. 
2. Rinse the eggs with cold water and let them dry.
3. Fill each spot in the muffin tin with Cool Whip. 
4. If using food coloring gel, add one drop of each color to a spot. If using liquid dye, use two drops, in each muffin cup. I prefer and recommend liquid dyes over gel, for this craft. I like to do various colors or even single colors and change them up from spot to spot. This is up to you and the kiddos!
5. Use a toothpick to swirl the colors together in the Cool Whip.
6. Using rubber gloves, roll the boiled eggs around in the colored Cool Whip and completely cover them. Let them sit for at least 10-15 minutes.
7. After resting, rinse the eggs, DO NOT rub them, just rinse gently, and place on a paper towel to fully dry. This takes about 20 minutes. Once dry, enjoy your cool marbled effect on eggs!

Best Food Coloring for Dyeing Eggs

Because I’m a cake decorator, I use gel food colors for everything. However, the first tutorial I read about whipped cream egg dying suggested the more common liquid food coloring. So that’s what I used for my tutorial today and I ended up with very bright, vibrant colors.

Regular food coloring (water-based) can be found at almost any grocery store, dollar store, or Walmart. When using it, be cautious not to add too much liquid to the Cool Whip mixture because it can get messy and the Cool Whip will get liquidy. But if you don’t use enough, the colors may turn out pastel – so keep that in mind unless you like the pastel colors better.

Gel food colors will also work great! You may even get brighter colors on your eggs. They are available at craft supply stores like Michael’s or Hobby Lobby. You can also get it on Amazon or at Walmart. Some grocery stores also stock gel food coloring near the baking supplies.

Pro Tips for Perfect Cool Whip Eggs

Making Cool Whip Easter Eggs can be both an art and a science, but with a few pro tips, you’ll be on your way to creating beautiful, vibrant eggs that stand out.

• Keep them cool! When allowing the eggs to sit in between steps, you can place them in the fridge so they’re still edible once you’re finished dyeing them. 
• Keep your hands clean! Using rubber gloves or disposable gloves keeps the dye from getting all over your hands and making them pretty colors. 
• Use What You Have! You can use other pans and dishes if you like. It doesn’t have to be a baking dish, cookie sheet, or muffin pan. Whatever you have on hand. Just as long as the Cool Whip stays about 1 inch deep.
• Don’t Let Them Sit Too Long! Don’t let the eggs sit overnight in the Cool Whip or it will start to eat into the shell.
• Use Your Food Coloring Wisely! If using gel food dye, go easy on how much you use as it’s very strong compared to liquid dyes.
• Make them Shine! For eggs that shine, a light brushing of vegetable oil after the eggs have dried can add a little shine, making the colors pop even more.
• Experiment! Don’t be shy about experimenting with your color mixing and swirling. Sometimes, the most stunning effects come from unexpected combinations and techniques. Go big or go home!
• Something Specific? If aiming for a specific color scheme or intensity, consider doing a test run on a single egg before diving into the whole batch. This allows you to adjust your method or color choices as needed without committing your entire set of eggs to an uncertain outcome. Keep the eggs you’re not using in the fridge!

FAQ

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